GentleBrook

Please join us in congratulating our VP of Business + Fund Development, Ric Brown, on his retirement! Colleagues, clients, friends + family came out to celebrate him at a “beach party” thrown in his honor at the end of May. Ric has served here at GentleBrook for the past seven years, and we are grateful for his deep knowledge of and experience in the DD field as well as his creativity and kindness. We wish him all the best in this next chapter! Congrats, Ric!

We are so thankful for community partners like ReliaRide! Anytime we come together for the betterment of those around us is always a win for all involved. 💙

We are pleased to formally announce the appointment of our new CEO, James Miller. Our organization is where it is today thanks to the dedicated leadership of our former CEO, Norm Wengerd. We are grateful for his contributions and lasting impact. As we enter this next chapter, we look forward to the strategic vision and leadership James will bring as we continue to grow, strengthen our mission, and expand our impact. Please join us in welcoming James to this new role! Read the full announcement: https://lnkd.in/gJN3UHJw

We were so honored to attend the Lake Township Chamber of Commerce’s annual LCA Dinner last week to celebrate our CEO, Norm Wengerd, as he accepted the 2025 Legacy Award. Congratulations to all of the award winners, and thank you to Chip + the chamber for the chance to champion our local community {44632 and beyond 😉}! Norm — THANK YOU for all that you have given, not just to GentleBrook, but to the greater community. What a blessing it has been to have you lead our organization for the past 18 years! #teamgentlebrook

Cue the #teamgentlebrook celebration! 🎉 Katie Hartzell has been a dedicated GentleBrook employee for *20* years! She has held many different positions during her tenure here, starting as a RCC at Hartville Meadows and then moving to a HCC position in our workshop. Next, she was part of our supportive employment program. In 2019, she moved into her current position: Payroll Coordinator. We love Katie not only for her meticulous attention to detail and organized work habits (oh to have a desk as clean + orderly as hers!! #goals ), but also for her kind heart and genuine care for her fellow employees, as well as the individuals we serve. Thank you for 20 years of service, Katie! You are an invaluable asset to our team! 💙

Looking back at 2025 with gratitude + looking ahead to 2026 with anticipation for all that is in store for us!

2025 Staff Appreciation Fall Festival We had a wonderful time celebrating our staff yesterday at our annual Fall Festival. The weather was absolutely beautiful, the food was delicious {thank you, Michelle and Cindy + team}, and the company was even better! #teamgentlebrook